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Our puppy Cooper is 6mo and we are looking into the question of dog reproductive issues. I went through the resources on the topic in the HA and also saw the webinar with Dr Sarah. Its interesting and good to know that Sweden (and even UK to a certain extent) have largely intact dogs. We aren't...

Update on Coopers meals. Having spoken to @Dr. Jeff and seeing feedback from others including @GinnyW am not concerned. But wanted to out out there on the forum to see if we are missing something. So feels like Cooper has shifted to one big meal closer to 4-6pm (a boiled chicken thig /veggie)...

Thanks @Dr. Jeff

Couple of followup question. Again as first time dog parents some may sound too basic/naive. 1) When we found the ticks on Cooper (Bishon Shit-su), even after a whole day the ticks were still navigating through his hair. It almost felt like Coopers hair was a protection against ticks. Does hair...

Thanks @Dr. Jeff

Just got the bug off garlic powder. I have read the instructions and its not clear how to administer. Sorry for my naïveté, but do I need to mix in his food? Thats what feels like is easiest way to administer?

Thanks @Dr. Jeff . Very helpful and will look to get these repellants.

Also any homeopathic remedies we should have with us handy - Ledum? Anything else?

Our puppy Cooper (Shichon) is quite low the ground, especially with the hair. Yesterday we took him for a nature walk in a preserve near us and when we came back we caught a couple ticks. Later than day we were washing him and found 2 more, incl. one underneath the collar. Is there any safe...

Thanks @Dr. Jeff . Will look. No easy answers and agree have to weigh all sides and make a decision that works for our situation

Thanks @GinnyW for the feedback. We are also minded to minimize vaccines.

Our puppy Cooper (whom I covered in a separate post) has had several vaccine shots at the breeder and also his Vet in CT (Aspectuck Animal Hospital, New Milford). He does not have the distemper parvo vaccine (which I think is 4th in some series). We declined the 4th one because he reacted...

Also, Cooper is so social when he was out for his walks in NYC, that its possible he was getting overly activated. Next time we are in NYC will also try to keep that more in check. He is so eager to meet other dogs and in NYC if you sit on sidewalk outsiderl our building, 10 dogs past in 30min...

Thanks @GinnyW and @Dr. Christina for your thorough responses. Love this forum already. Will keep diary. Your feedback is re-assuring. On the diarrhea will keep notes for future reference. Also, Cooper had been diagnosed with Giardia in March but after some medication from vet we did another...

Hello all, My first post so quick intro. Lengthy post with two main question 1) periodic days when he doesnt want to eat anything till end of the day….and then back to regular schedule, 2) taking him from rural CT to NYC has been socially fun for him but challenges with bowel movements (now...